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The difference we're making: sensory rooms

PostedMonday, 9 September 2019
by Andrew Foster

At NHFT, our mission is Making a Difference for you, with you. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing lots of case studies that highlight and celebrate the difference we’re making to our service users, carers and each other.

Our patients can at times experience distress and have difficulties managing their emotions. This may result in violence, aggression and self-injuring behaviours. Research within this field has shown the use of sensory approaches can positively support patients to better manage their emotions.

We've invested in an evidence- based sensory pathway, which includes innovative sensory rooms available at our inpatient mental health wards. This really makes a difference to our patients, who find it helps them to manage their emotions and behaviours.

Two Northamptonshire organisations are joining forces to encourage members of the public and businesses to help make Northamptonshire a positive place to breastfeed.

As part of Northamptonshire Breastfeeding Celebration Month, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and First for Wellbeing are sharing practical tips on how we can all play our part in supporting breastfeeding.

Local providers have moved another step forward to delivering the new integrated health facility in Brackley, South Northants. The planned facility will offer GP services plus other primary and community care facilities. It is now been confirmed that Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) will provide a number of rehabilitation and short –term care beds, for those condition may who require that extra level of bedded support.